Ford 12 M (1955) Ford 12 M (1955)
| Ford 12m (G13) / 15m (G4) | |
| Engine | In-line four-cylinder |
| Displacement | 1172/1498 cm³ |
| Bore * stroke | 63,5*92,5/82*70,9 mm |
| Compression | 6,8/7,0 : 1 |
| Crankshaft | Three bearing |
| Engine control | SV/OHV |
| Torque | 74/111 Nm at 2200/2400 rpm |
| Max. power | 28/40 kW (38/55 HP) |
| Rated speed | 4250 rpm |
| Consumption | Approx. 8 l/100 km |
| Tank capacity | 34 liters |
| Powertrain | Front engine with rear drive |
| Transmission | Three-speed, fully synchronised starting in 1957, four-speed (optional ab 1954), steering column-mounted/floor-mounted shifter, semi-automatic (optional starting in 1959) |
| Wheelbase | 2489 mm |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone, coil springs, hydraulical dampers |
| Rear suspension | Rigid axle, leaf spring longitudinal, hydraulical dempers |
| Steering | Worm |
| Tyres | 5.60 - 13 |
| Length | 4060 mm |
| Width | 1580 mm |
| Height | 1550 mm |
| Basic weight | 895/930 kg + driver |
| Max. speed | Approx. 110/125 km/h |
| Manufactured | 1952 - 1962 |
| Sales price | From 5950,- |
| Versions | Standard-Saloon/Sedan, Comfort-saloon, two or four-seater Convertible, Pickup, Van-like, Pick-up |
First it remains first in the large globe in the front center of the hood. It disappears later in the course of production time, also likely to
improve the aerodynamics. The great revolution is more taking
place under the hood. As already was planned with the introduction of the model in 1952, is now carried out at least halfway.
From the somewhat grandiose planned OHC engine has become one with low-mounted camshaft
(OHV.) After all,
it corresponds with overhead valves for a long time the state of the art. Just compare the data for bore and stroke between the two engines.
Nevertheless is there for the time a very reasonable and
in advertising extra hugging torque. And of course, more power ...
The same destiny of a very short production time as the pick-up also suffers the estate car in 1957 with only seven months of production. And even though he has absolute all-round qualities. With
folded seats are possible about 1.600 liters of cargo volume. But the leisure sector is anything but distinctive to that time. Also missed the Ford company to state in their advertisements to the dual
use opportunity. And the outer dress is still not the most elegant...